Job Summary: 

• Assumes primary responsibility for identifying, registering and abstracting data for patients with cancer.
• Supports the cancer program accreditation following requirements of the Commission on Cancer and NAPBC.
• Serves as the data information specialist to capture the complete history, diagnosis, treatment and health status of cancer patients.
• Take responsibility for initiating and conducting oncology-related quality improvement initiatives.
• Responsible for the direction and coordination of the Cancer Registry
• Identifies case findings, abstracts and enters data in the computer system of all oncology patient medical records 
• Prepare Survivorship Care Plan reports for physician delivery to qualified patients.
• Maintain the cancer registry policy and procedure manual.
• Assist clinicians and other researchers in cancer-related studies and research.
• Prepares routine and special statistical reports, narratives and graphic representations.

Skills on Resume: 

• Cancer Data Abstraction (Hard Skills)
• Accreditation Compliance (Hard Skills)
• Data Management (Hard Skills)
• Quality Improvement Initiatives (Hard Skills)
• Leadership and Coordination (Soft Skills)
• Computer Proficiency (Hard Skills)
• Survivorship Care Planning (Hard Skills)
• Policy and Procedure Maintenance (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Identify malignancies by referencing primary and secondary sources of information.
• Abstract patient demographics, diagnostics, history and extent of disease, cancer-directed procedures and treatment, cancer stage
• Obtain lifetime follow-up on cancer information such as disease status and vital status.
• Preserve the privacy and security of patient health information
• Adhere to federal and state laws and regulations, facility policy and the National Cancer Registrar Association Code of Ethics.
• Support the Cancer Committee by preparing the agenda and minutes.
• Coordinate monthly multidisciplinary cancer conferences
• Attend cancer conferences to monitor compliance with ACoS/CoC standards
• Support annual physician quality review of cancer registry data.
• Complete Survey Application Record (SAR) annually
• Submit registry data annually to the National Cancer Data Base (NCDB)
• Submit registry data monthly to the Rapid Quality Reporting System (RQRS)
• Submit registry data to the Connecticut Central Tumor Registry quarterly

Skills on Resume: 

• Research Skills (Hard Skills)
• Data Abstraction (Hard Skills)
• Follow-Up Management (Hard Skills)
• HIPAA Compliance (Hard Skills)
• Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
• Administrative Skills (Hard Skills)
• Coordination Skills (Soft Skills)
• Quality Assurance (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Take responsibility for case finds potential Cancer Registry cases
• Abstract Cancer Registry cases following CoC and WSCR guidelines under the supervision of a Certified Tumor Registrar
• Provide active follow-up on all analytic cases
• Gather and send reports to the Cancer Surveillance System for state reporting purposes
• Correspond with the Cancer Surveillance System when there are discrepancies between UW Medical Center data and CSS data
• Search and enter missing treatment information, and maintain a physician number file
• Handle and correspond query and follow-up questions from other institutions
• Report cases to HIPAA Accounting Disclosure
• Enter demographic information of analytic cases
• Has working knowledge of CNExT or Oncology Cancer Registry Database system
• Operates office equipment such as fax, printer, and copier
• Responsible for inventory and purchase of departmental office supplies

Skills on Resume: 

• Cancer Registry Guidelines (Hard Skills)
• Attention to Detail (Soft Skills)
• Medical Terminology (Hard Skills)
• Data Entry and Management (Hard Skills)
• Communication Skills (Soft Skills)
• Problem-Solving (Soft Skills)
• Office Equipment Proficiency (Hard Skills)
• Inventory Management (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Perform detailed and complete case abstraction of patient data into the clinical oncology database
• Perform quality control of follow-up data that is documented in the database. 
• Makes necessary corrections and adjustments to cases abstracted as directed by the Data Manager
• Corresponds, visits, and/or telephones physicians, patients and/or other institutions to obtain the required clinical information. 
• Refers problem cases to a supervisor or more senior departmental personnel
• Assists navigation team with the management and coordination of cancer conferences
• Assists the manager in Planning and developing cancer-related data collection systems.
• Complies with HIPAA guidelines and safeguards patient confidentiality.
• Participates in medical staff and institution activities including quality assurance and research.
• Helps develop and maintain policies and procedures.
• Abstracts and codes clinical data using appropriate classification systems.
• Assists the Manager with the Cancer Registry Annual Report and other reports

Skills on Resume: 

• Attention to Detail (Hard Skills)
• Data Management (Hard Skills)
• Communication Skills (Soft Skills)
• Problem-Solving (Soft Skills)
• Coordination and Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Planning and Organizational Skills (Soft Skills)
• Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
• Medical Terminology and Coding (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Organizes input and maintains patient computer data to ensure conformance to cancer registry operational standards.
• Identifies cases of malignant disease, obtains information from patient medical records
• Codes information relevant to registered cancer patients, and maintains records of living patients.
• Assembles and disseminates cancer registry data, analyzes reports and communicates findings to appropriate committees.
• Transmits monthly reports from cancer registry software to State and/or national cancer registries.
• Respond to special data requests from the State Cancer Registry such as death clearance projects.
• Assists researchers in cancer-related studies and research projects, and guides the use of cancer registry data system.
• Coordinates activities of the cancer registry with those of the cancer committee in developing criteria for patient care evaluations.

Skills on Resume: 

• Data Organization and Maintenance (Hard Skills)
• Medical Record Review (Hard Skills)
• Coding Proficiency (Hard Skills)
• Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Reporting Skills (Hard Skills)
• Response to Special Requests (Hard Skills)
• Research Assistance (Hard Skills)
• Coordination and Collaboration (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Participates in the analysis and reporting of research results
• Assists with the preparation of grant proposals, and reports
• Writes and presents portions of papers and research reports.
• Designs and creates charts and graphs, and produces scientific and general illustrations.
• Participates in educational activities of local, state and national cancer registrar associations.
• Participates in and coordinates committee functions related to medical records and health information systems.
• Assists in the care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Assists and trains less experienced operators.
• Operates a personal computer, calculator, FAX machine, copy machine or related office machinery in performing assigned duties.
• Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values policies and standards.

Skills on Resume: 

• Data Analysis and Reporting (Hard Skills)
• Grant Proposal Assistance (Hard Skills)
• Writing and Presentation (Hard Skills)
• Illustration and Design (Hard Skills)
• Professional Engagement (Soft Skills)
• Committee Coordination (Soft Skills)
• Equipment Maintenance (Hard Skills)
• Training and Mentorship (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Extract clinical information from medical records. 
• Compile and code that information in an electronic database. 
• Maintain components of the cancer data collection system consistent with accreditation requirements of COC and the healthcare delivery system. 
• Obtain missing information from clinicians, coordinate entering, processing and retrieving of data for cancer registry functions
• Promote the use of the cancer registry within the Oncology Program. 
• Promote interaction and a collaborative approach to the care of the cancer patient. 
• Maintain, compile and report quality health information data for research and to QI. 
• Perform QI functions to meet COC requirements
• Maintain a confidential master file system for the cancer registry in a secure area. 

Skills on Resume: 

• Medical Record Extraction (Hard Skills)
• Data Compilation and Coding (Hard Skills)
• Accreditation Requirements (Hard Skills)
• Information Retrieval and Coordination (Hard Skills)
• Cancer Care Approach (Soft Skills)
• Research and Quality Improvement (Hard Skills)
• Quality Improvement Functions (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Obtain current information that is integrated into the cancer committee and various other cancer-related activities. 
• Stay current with changes in regulations as identified by the hospital, state and federal governing bodies
• Working as part of the team for the various tumor boards held at PRMCE.
• Serve as liaison to medical staff, nursing staff, administration, patient support, clinical research, SEER registry and others as deemed necessary. 
• Share and facilitate the use of data in decision-making
• Report cancer registry data at Tumor Board/Conferences and Cancer Committee. 
• Collects, compiles and prepares materials for presentation at meetings. 
• Assist in the preparation of the annual report of cancer cases diagnosed in Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. 
• Take responsibility for promoting the use of cancer registry data.
• Analyze registry data for trends in demographics, treatment outcomes, and demographic reports

Skills on Resume: 

• Information Management (Hard Skills)
• Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
• Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Interpersonal Communication (Soft Skills)
• Data Utilization (Hard Skills)
• Reporting Skills (Hard Skills)
• Presentation Preparation (Hard Skills)
• Data Analysis (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Maintain the confidentiality and security of patient data stored in the cancer registry data files.
• Take responsibility for coding topography, stage, and morphology of tumor cases. 
• Take responsibility for coding all items of information for computer entry.
• Develop and maintain quality control measures regarding case finding, abstracting, coding, follow-up, and data processing procedures.
• Maintain a Policy and Procedure manual detailing the operations of the cancer registry.
• Formulate procedures for computerized retrieval of registry data.
• Assemble and disseminate data collected by the cancer registry, honor requests for data
• Prepare routine and special reports that summarize the cancer data at this hospital 
• Prepare narrative reports and computer-generated graphical representations of the data requested.
• Assist and collaborate with clinicians on cancer-related studies to indicate the strengths and limitations of the cancer registry data 

Skills on Resume: 

• Security Management (Hard Skills)
• Medical Coding Expertise (Hard Skills)
• Data Entry and Management (Hard Skills)
• Quality Control (Hard Skills)
• Policy and Procedure Documentation (Hard Skills)
• Data Retrieval and Reporting (Hard Skills)
• Data Dissemination (Hard Skills)
• Collaboration and Communication (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Provide guidance and the appropriate usage of registry data.
• Coordinate the activities of the cancer registry the cancer committee and cancer-related conferences.
• Attend all designated cancer conferences.
• Promote continuing care of cancer patients through an act of follow-up system.
• Assist the Cancer Committee in developing criteria for patient care evaluation studies.
• Actively participate in all cancer committee functions and Commission on Cancer accreditation efforts.
• Plan and direct the operations of the cancer registry.
• Acquire reference materials and other necessary tools for cancer registry functions.
• Continue educational activities to attend cancer-related lectures, workshops, symposiums, training programs, national meetings, etc.

Skills on Resume: 

• Cancer Registry Data Management (Hard Skills)
• Organizational And Leadership Skills (Soft Skills)
• Professional Development Commitment (Soft Skills)
• Attention to Detail And Empathy (Soft Skills)
• Analytical Skills (Hard Skills)
• Teamwork And Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Strategic Planning And Project Management (Hard Skills)
• Resourcefulness And Research Skills (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Identifies and compiles patient data from a range of relevant sources and arranges for data collection
• Abstract data from patient medical records including patient demographics, diagnostic procedures, and other related information, codes data into the database following protocol requirements.
• Reviews data for accuracy and assembles and disseminates registry data.
• Coordinates data collection activities, implements data quality control measures
• Participates in cancer educational activities, educates data collection staff on study requirements and data collection methodology
• Conducts case findings, including reviewing database reports, coding summaries, pathology reports, and other data/tools
• Evaluate and review each case to determine if the case qualifies for inclusion in the cancer registry.
• Provides accurate abstracting to a registry computer database for all reportable cases with correct and complete codes/data
• Ensuring adherence to data reporting standards and procedures, as well as state and federal requirements.
• Conducts follow-up on cases per standards and policies, to maintain accurate outcomes and patient status.
• Provides data reporting and analysis, meeting timelines and ensuring high-quality data.
• Supports Tumor Board through research, data reporting/analysis, meeting support, or other assigned tasks.
• Adheres to and exhibits Core Values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.

Skills on Resume: 

• Data Compilation and Collection (Hard Skills)
• Medical Record Abstraction (Hard Skills)
• Data Review and Quality Control (Hard Skills)
• Educational Leadership (Soft Skills)
• Case Finding and Evaluation (Hard Skills)
• Abstracting and Coding (Hard Skills)
• Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
• Data Reporting and Analysis (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Abstracts cancer registry data and enters information into the registry database according to established procedures and regulatory guidelines.
• Assigns ICD-0 Codes into the registry database and assures that 90% of cancer cases are abstracted within 6 months of the date of first contact.
• Actively participates in the Rapid Quality Reporting System (RQRS) and follows up with treating physicians on RQRS Alerts.
• Identifies cases for cancer reporting by utilizing monthly reports and pathology reports
• Ensures compliance with all requirements to achieve and maintain an accredited cancer program
• Participates in Cancer Conference, Cancer Committee and the multidisciplinary team that oversees the compliance of CoC standards.
• Keeps abreast of regulatory changes in cancer registry rules and regulations.
• Supports the preparation of annual reports, patient care studies and calls for data 
• Maintain liaison with the medical community and Allied Health Professions local state and national health organizations professional societies and other cancer registries.

Skills on Resume: 

• Cancer Registry Data Abstraction (Hard Skills)
• ICD-O Coding (Hard Skills)
• RQRS Management (Hard Skills)
• Case Identification (Hard Skills)
• Compliance Management (Hard Skills)
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Regulatory Knowledge (Hard Skills)
• Data Management (Hard Skills)
• Stakeholder Liaison (Soft Skills)